Ellis County is exploding in size, and it’s starting to show in our gridlocked commutes and packed classrooms. Expect your neighborhood to look a lot different soon as the city scrambles to keep up with the influx of new residents.
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You’ll likely see your property taxes climb as the city pours money into building new schools and fixing up roads to handle the extra traffic.
Local developers and business owners stand to gain the most from the increased demand for housing and retail services.
Long-time residents are getting the short end of the stick, dealing with worse traffic and the loss of the quiet, small-town vibe they moved here for.
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